How To Fix SO869 - LDAP service requires strict authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 869

• Message text: LDAP service requires strict authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO869 - LDAP service requires strict authorizations ?

  The SAP error message SO869, which states "LDAP service requires strict authorizations," typically occurs when there are issues related to the authorization settings for the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) service in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is enforcing strict authorization checks, and the user or service account attempting to access the LDAP service does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account does not have the required authorizations to access the LDAP service.
  Configuration Settings: The LDAP service may be configured to require strict authorization checks, which can lead to this error if the necessary roles or permissions are not assigned.
  User Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system that allow access to the LDAP service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO869 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the LDAP service. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Look for roles that include the necessary authorization objects related to LDAP access.
  
  
  
  Adjust LDAP Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the LDAP configuration settings, check if the strict authorization requirement can be modified. This may involve changing settings in the SAP system or the LDAP server configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the LDAP service. Common roles that may be required include those related to user management and directory services.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After making changes, test the connection to the LDAP service again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to LDAP integration for specific guidance on required authorizations and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SO10 - SAPscript Text Management (for checking text objects related to LDAP)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for authorization objects like S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and others that may be relevant to LDAP access.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SO869 error in your SAP system.